Automobile extension canopy-frame.



No; 922,634 v V PATENTED JUNE 5; 1906.

' L. '0. SHI'PLEY. V

AUTOMOBILE EXTENSION CANOPY FRAME.

. Arrmenlon' FILED Take, 1905.

' 2 SHEETS-SHEET 1.

the art'to which it appertains to "UNITE sirATEs PATENT. OFFICE.

LEWIS C. SHI'PLEY,

' Specification of Letters Patent.

AUTOMOBILE EXTENSION CANOPY-FRAME.

Patented June 1906.

.ppli'catiun filed I'ebruaiyfi, 1905. Ser al No- 244, 1.

. [for automobiles.

The broad obj ectof my invention is to produce a frame which can be extended over the seats and front glassfr'ame of an automobile without obstructing the entranceway and which can -be easily set up in position when so desired and accordingly folded up and dropped back out of the way when not in use.

'Another object is to rovide means for preventing the, woodwor the pivots and at points where the greatest strain is.

Other objects will appear from the followin description.

igure 1 is a perspective vicw'showing, the

two seats and glass frame of an automobilewith the frame 0 en and extending over the same. Fig. 2 is a so a perspective view show ing the frame folded and the sash let down with its guides folded over the to V thereof. Fig. 3 is a detail view of one of tie hinges connecting the forwardly-extending frame to sents t e body of an automobile.

the front diagonal braces. Fig. 4 is a detail of one of the hinges at the point where the frame breaks when folded, showing the locking means therefor and the means for unlocking .the same. Fig. 5 is a detail section of the unlocking means, taken on the line :0 a; of Fig. 4. Fig. 6 is adetail cross-section taken on the'line y y of-Fig. 1, showing the means for fastening the frame to the front glass-frame. Fig. 7 is a'view showing a modification of the frame. Fig. 8 is a view of the same, showing the frame in a folded position. Fi 1-9 's a detail section of the support for he din the frame.

Simi ar reference character refer to simi lar 1iirts throughout the several views.

B is the front seat, and C is the rear seat thereof.

Dis the dashboard or front tomobile.

E represents the canopy-frame as a whole,

and E represents the forwardly-extending l marked 1 are the supports,

from wearing at 7 art marked A on the drawings repre-' part of the au- I thereby protecting frame, which projects over thefront seat and the glass-frame of the frontpart.

Referring now to the frame, the parts preferably made of metal, which are secured to the rear seat on each side thereof. 2 represents stand: ards pivoted at 3, extending upwardly and transversely at 2 ,thereof, connecting with each other, said portion 2 being curved. Each of these standards is provided with a l stud 4 near the lower end thereof Pivotally connected to these standards 2, as at 5,

isa diagonal brace consisting of the side mem-.

bers' 6 and the arched transverse member 6". 7 represents supports secured to the rear seat. Pivo-tedto these supports and to the diagonal brace is another brace 8. 9 represents supports secured to'the front seah which are provided'with screw-threaded ends. 10 represcnts'standards-held on the supports 9 by the nuts 9*, which fit .on the-screwthreaded ends of the supports. "Ihese nuts are providedwith weighted handles 9 which hang downwardly and prevent the same from being jarred off. .5 The standards 10 are con Pivot-ed to the standards '10,as at 11, is a di-- agoiial brace consisting'ofthe side members 12 and the arched transverse member 12 Hinged to the members 12 of the diagonal brace, as at 13, is the extension-frame E, previously-mentioned, which consists of the forwardly-extending arms 14 and the transversely-extending portion 15 thereof. The two leaves 13 and 13 of the hinges 13 are secured to the diagonal members 12. and to respectively; Secured also at the ends ofv the frame E, but on top thereof, is a plate 13, which'is bent upwardly, as at 125, at an angle to conform to the angle of the leaf 13 of the hinge. This bent part 13.is arranged when the frame is set up for use, which prevents the wood structure from wearing at this point, where there is great strain. Catches 13 may be used to hold the parts more rigid. The frame E is provided with another hinge 16, which consists of four leaves 16 16 16, and 16. The leaves 16? and 16 are fastened to the top edge, while the leaves 16 and 16 cover the ends of the frame and are adapted't-o bear one against the other,

folded I have provided a locking means con;-

nected by the curved member 10 thereof.

the frame from-wear. At 1 the point where the frame E is broken when the under side and rear end of the frame E 1 sofas to'loear against the leaf 13-"- of the hinge 4 i and guides 22-and the glass is lowered into prising a spfing-plate 17, secured .tothe under side and at the forward'end of. therear portion of the frame, and a pin 17, secured to the under side and rearward end of the front portion, which fits in a hole 17 in the plate 17, as clearly shown in Fig. 4 of the drawings. Ihave also provided an unlock ing means which is 'mounted in the frame E near the plate 17. This unlocking means consistsof a small shaft. 18, upon which is mounted a lug 18, which engages the plate 17, forcing the same away from the pin. The shaft 18 is provided with a knob 18, which is turned when desired to unlock the frame. 19 'represent's a bar fast to the frame E and extending transversely thereof: 20 represents .a frame ofglass, which slides between uides 22, pivoted tothe dashboard D, into w oh the frame 20 may be lowered. These guides are so pivoted as. to fold inwardly when the frame islet down and lie on top of the same, as clearly shown in Fig. 2

' afid 2 and between the braces 6 and the standards 2, respectively. All of these braces 23, 24, and 25 are provided with pivots which admit the same to be folded.

Suppose the frame is set up in the osition shown in Fig. 1 and it is desired to old and shown in Fi 2.

then released,

restore it to the position shown in Fig. '2. The bar 19 is first released from the frame 20 pockets provided for that purpose. The guides 22 are then folded into the position The locking-plates17 are and the frame E is broken at the hinges l6 and folded against the braces 12. The braces 23 are then broken and the brace 12 is folded against the frame 10. ,The nuts- 9" are then taken off the ends of the standards 10, the braces 24 are folded, and the standards 10 are carried over and fastened to the standards 2 by means of the parts 1 1 fitting over the studs-4 and the nuts 9 screwed on said studs. The braces 8 and 25 are then folded,'and all-of the parts are brought to the positionshown in Fig. 2.

InFig. 7' I have shown a modification in -which thepart of the frame" covering the rear part is exactly the same as the frame E. In this embodiment the entire frame is supported on the front seat by the support. These supports consist of a flat piece of metal bent inwardly at right angles and secured to the body portion of. the seat. The upper ends of these supports are provided with 10 instead ofbeing hinged to the diagonal slots These'supports are also provided with holes. The standards I 10. areturn'ed outwardly at right'angles and are" screwthreaded at their ends. outwardlyturned ends pass through-the holes, the ha y of the-supports fittin in the-slots 26. The standards jar'e heldfi rm held firmly in position by catches. 28, fasten- 1y, on: the"'supports by the 'nuts 9 fitting onIthescrew-threaded ends of said standards. The frames E are ing the hinges 13, as shown-in the drawings.

Suppose this 'modifiedyframe is raised, as.

shown at Fig.7, and it is desired to fold The locking means .17 and the catches 28 are 1 released. The frames E are broken .at the hinges 16 and then folded. -,The braces 23 the position'shown in Fig. 8.,

As many changes could be 'madein'the above construction and many apparently widely different embodiments of m invention. could be made without' departing from are then folded, and theparts are brought to. v

thescdpe thereoffor instance, the frame E coul be hinged directly to the standards braces 12 or the frame. E could also be hinged to ordinary canopy-frames which do not extend far enoughI intend that all matter contained in the abovedescription I or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not. in a limitin sense. I desire it also to be understood ti claims is intendedto cover all of the generic and specific features of the invention herein of the invention which as a matter of lanat the language used in the following IOO . described and all statements. of the scope aving described my invention, what I guiage might be said to fall therebetween. 1

c aim as new, and desire to secure by Letters" Patent, is-

-1. In an automobile extension-canopy, an

extension-frame, a main frame, a hinge, said hinge being attached to said main frame and to the-end of said extension-frame, '9. late attached at the end and on top of sai extension-frame, said plate being bent at an angle to conform to the an le of. one leaf of said hinge and adapted to ear against said leaf, a catch adapted to en age said bent portion of said plate and to ho d the same, as and for the purpose set forth.

2. In an automobile extension canopyframe, an extension made in two parts,.a hinge near the center thereof, said hingeconsisting of four leaves, two of said leaves, being attached to the. ends of said frame where the two parts-are joined, the other two lavescoverin the ends of the frame, said leaves adapte to bear one against the other when the frame is extended as and for the purpose set forth.

3. In an automobile extension-canopy, a frame made in two parts, a joint, said joint being provided with a locking means, said locldngmeans prorided with an unlocking means, said unlocking means comprising a lugadapted to engage the spring 1 plate of the locking means, 'said'lug being being 822,634.- Lqwis 0. sm ze F 1mm.

assignee, Douglas E'- Bonner. L,

Enters his disclaimerhinged to ordinary canopy-frames [Oficz'al Gazette, J1me e3, 1914.

Disclaimer in-Lelters Patent No. 822,634.

* inem upwardly,

frame, an extensionframe hinged to said main frame, said'extension-frame extending forwardly substantially horizontally from said main frame, said extension-frame being compgsed of three members, the forwar or being hinged to the rearward members, said forward memberadapted to swing said rearward members adapted to swing downwardly and lie against said main frame, and said forward member adapted to .lie against said rearward members,

a when the frame is collapsed.

, In testimony whereof I affix my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

LEWIS C. SHIPLEY.

Witnesses: i

ALLAN W.-Foosn, EMIL HRONESH.

DIs'c AiMEB;

New York, N. AU'roMo'mLn 'En'rnnsios CANOPY: Patent dated June 5, 1906; Disclaimer filed June 13, 1914, by the As to so much of. lines 88 to 93 of page 2 of the specification as reads as follows:

.'* i for instance, theframe E could be hinged directly to instead of being hinged to the dia 'cnal braces 12 or the frame E which do not extend far enough and as to claim five (5) of every main contained, except a main framewhich p diagonal brace described in the specification.

frame in the combination of elements therein rojccts diagonally in the manner of the the standards 10 could also be locldngmeans prorided with an unlocking means, said unlocking means comprising a lugadapted to engage "the spring 1 plate of the locking means, 'said'lug being being 822,634.- Lqwis 0. sm ze i F 1mm.

assignee, Douglas E'- Bonner. L,

Enters his disclaimerhinged to ordinary canopy-frames [Oficz'al Gazette, J1me e3, 1914.

Disclaimer in-Lelters Patent No. 822,634.

* inem upwardly,

frame, an extensionframe hinged to said main frame, said'extension-frame extending forwardly substantially horizontally from said main frame, said extension-frame bein compgsed of three members, the forward or being hinged to the rearward members, said forward memberadapted to swing said rearward members adapted to swing downwardly and lie against said main frame, and said forward member adapted to .lie against said rearward members,

a when the frame is collapsed.

, In testimony whereof I affix my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

LEWIS C. SHIPLEY.

Witnesses: i

ALLAN W.-Foosn, EMIL HRONESH.

DIs'c AiMEB;

New York, N. AU'roMo'mLn 'En'rnnsios CANOPY: Patent dated June 5, 1906; Disclaimer filed June 13, 1914, by the As to so much of. lines 88 to 93 of page 2 of the specification as reads as follows:

.'* i for instance, theframe E could be hinged directly to instead of being hinged to the dia 'onal braces 12 or the frame E which do not extend far enough and as to claim five (5) of every main contained, except a main framewhich p diagonal brace described in the specification.

frame in the combination of elements therein rojccts diagonally in the manner of the the standards 10 could also be DISOLAiMER.

822,634.-Lewis G. Shipley, New York, N. Y. AUTOMOBILE EnTENsIoN (f/mm-r FRAME. Patent dated June 5,1906. Disclaimer filed June E3, 1914. by the assignee, Douglas E. Bonner.

Enters his disclaimer As to so much of lines 88 b0 93 of page 2 of the specification as reads as follows:

for instance, the frame E could be hinged directls to the elnndurds H) instead of being hinged to the dia onal braces 12 or the frame E (Olllll also be hinged to ordinary canopy-frames w ich do not extend far enough and as to claim fiqe (5) of every main frame in the combination of elemenh Lhc rein contained, except a main framewhich projects diagonally in the manner oi the diagonal brace described in the specification.

[Oficial Gazette, June 23, 1914.1 

